Whacking Blackberries with a Brush Scythe

[@brianmorris8045]

I'm glad a few years ago, came to their senses and started using the European scythes...so much easier to use and lighter, and more practical.

[@BareMtnFarm]

The Austrian scythe has been a blessing to use, it's so light yet very strong.

[@gilbertaguillen9981]

I'm new to the whole scythe world, but in my personal experience, the best long term solution to black berry management is goats. Not for everybody, but worked for me.

[@patrickmurphy9266]

Good demo thanks . We have a neglected haggart and some of the briars are 50 years old . It took a quare time to remove and I used a chainsaw on some that were an inch thick . From here onward I'll use a scythe . Nice video . Thanks again

[@peterellis4262]

I find that with this kind of brush clearing all of the guidelines about keeping the blade on the ground and such that apply to grass mowing go pretty much out the window. You get into all kinds of creative strokes to find an effective angle for cutting against resilient, stubborn materials ;)

[@buds8423]

My favorite cryptic saying to “weed” out the Posers: “Between the Snath and the Tang lays the angle of attack!”

[@jonb3902]

Ordered my Styria bush blade and stones from Scythe Supply the other day. I have a pond and the backside of the dam is becoming overgrown and is too steep for any type of power equipment. I am looking forward to mowing it all down!

[@johnparr5879]

Good instructions..... You have twigged.... My.... Interest *. ..... Many thanks *

[@BareMtnFarm]

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for watching.

[@firepinkfarmtn]

Just found you guys! Subscribed💪🏼 We recently bought our first Scythe from Scythe Supply. We’re loving the Tops blade, but we have a ton of blackberry bushes on one part of our property. Looks like we’ll be buying a bush blade!

[@bigdreams5554]

Also have tops blade, getting bush blade. Tops cuts through 1" pokeweed like butter but can't handle woodier stems (not at that size anyway).

[@13101s]

I want a brush scythe...

[@janrendek]

Greetings from 🇸🇰!

[@zoceapatience4001]

thank you very much for this excellent video. I am just beginning to learn. perfect intro. thank you.

[@13101s]

thank you for showing how to attach it!! I didn't manage as the tool that came with my scythe holder was screwed underneath it... is that a normal tool one can buy? Sorry, I have really no clue. Does one have to sharpen a brand new blade?

[@BareMtnFarm]

The tool used to tighten the D clamp that holds the blade to the scythe is called an Allen wrench. These come in different sizes and if you need a new one are readily available at hardware stores. If you bought your scythe from Scythe Supply in Maine it comes already peened and honed. So it's ready to go.

[@13101s]

@@BareMtnFarm Thank you so much. I am very very far from Maine. I have contacted the producer why I need the same tool to remove the tool attached to the handle, and will go to the store to buy an Allen wrench so. None of the keys I have fits.

[@davebean2886]

How would you compare a scythe with brush blade to a sling blade tool? Unfortunately all blades seem to be temporarily out of stock at scythe supply. Any 2nd sources? I've been using a sling blade on poison hemlock. Appears easier to cut than your blackberries. Rocks, dirt and logs are taking their toll on the sling blade and I sharpen before each use. Some videos recommend sharpening grass scythe blades every few minutes - is this the same with a bush blade? I did get my hands on a couple of very old grass scythe. The blades seem to be in good shape and surprisingly sharp with a little touch-up. The snathes however are in questionable shape and the handles don't seem to lock in place securely. I did try the grass scythe on the poison hemlock and they did cut, but with issues with the handles and rocks and obstructions, I've been more productive with the sling blade tool. Perhaps a scythe with a brush blade might be even better?

[@rodjendrysik3444]

Thank you very much. I learned a lot.

[@BareMtnFarm]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@cecilleflowerfarm]

Hmm I miss that weird looking thing😂That’s what we use when we have to harvest our coconut with long bamboo pole!

[@BareMtnFarm]

Quite the versatile tool, eh 😀

[@aryafeydakin]

A brush hook would be way better to clear up the zone, and only then use the brush scythe to finish mowing the sticks.

[@BareMtnFarm]

I can see your point there. Especially if the brush work being done is later in the year when the brambles are more woody. Thanks for the tip!

[@13101s]

I can't find either so far in the stores here.

[@2adamast]

I got small trees in the mix, the scythe can take them but it's heavy on the blade, a brush hook is more appropriate there.

[@donaldlee6699]

I am seriously considering a scythe The one you are using appears to be an Australian opposed to being an American made by the fact it is straight other than the curved. I am 5'8. I believe I should use a number 2? Are their any recommendations with links? Thanks for the video. I subscribe.

[@BareMtnFarm]

Actually the scythe design and all the blades are Austrian. My primary blade I use is called a ditch blade. You can get all the parts, blades, snatch, honing stones, and peening jig from The Scythe Supply, in Perry Maine . sycthesupply.com is the website. They can walk you through the process of getting the snatch sized right too.

[@amyblueskyirl16]

Good questions 😄 Where do you recommend getting a scythe and peening jig? Great details, thanks!

[@BareMtnFarm]

Hi @amyblueskyIRL We use the scythe supply company out of Perry Maine. Here is the link: scythesupply.com/

[@amyblueskyirl16]

@@BareMtnFarm Thanks!

[@gcgopro6912]

I find for brushwood and brambles these scythes are not heavy duty enough. I have had a small split in the wood and the handles is too weak. Great for grass though.

[@BareMtnFarm]

Yeah it's easy to find your self wanting to hack instead of slice. Hacking definitely will quickly damage the spindle, handle or the snath itself. I also find that the scythes work best when the materials are green in Spring. Old brambles that are dead and dried are definitely tougher to deal with.

[@josewilliams2504]

A silly comment I know, but you sound a bit like and look like an older version of the character Andy Bernard from The Office. Thanks for your great video

[@stepedelweiss]

Ожина, страшна річ. Фукс 45 - звір машина. Вуйкови респект.

[@anthonybarrett2342]

A good way to keep control of blackberries is to use goats.They love them.

[@rhymereason3449]

Moving his blade through that peenng jig WAY too fast - he should be moving about 1/8th of an inch at a time.

[@aaronhardway343]

Personally, I find that a STIHL FS110 with a 3 point brush knife blade does a much better job, much more quickly and efficiently........

[@trafalgar22a8]

110723 Thanks

[@BareMtnFarm]

Our pleasure.